Glaucoma Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Glaucoma on January 13, 2014
This month is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. January is an important time to raise awareness and spread the word about glaucoma, its symptoms and its treatment. The disease is considered the “silent thief of sight” as there are virtually no symptoms associated with it and once vision is lost, it’s gone for good. As much… Read More
Glaucoma and Why You Should Have Your Eyes Examined
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Eye Exams, Glaucoma on September 18, 2013
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain, is damaged by the pressure of fluid inside your eye. There are two main types of glaucoma. One is primary open-angle glaucoma and the other is angle-closure glaucoma. These types of glaucoma are… Read More
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Glaucoma on January 21, 2013
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is an important time to spread the word and raise awareness about glaucoma, which is considered a thief of sight. There are virtually no symptoms associated with the disease and once vision is lost, it is gone for good. As much as 40% of one’s vision can be… Read More
